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Job: Purpose: To supervise the planning and implementation of subsurface geology operations including well planning, data management and reporting.

Responsibilities:• Prepare well proposals, with technical input to drilling programs and risk assessments – as well as finalizing them for submission.• Ensure well proposals, other operations and geology reports are submitted in a timely manner to relevant regulatory agencies.• Provide pore pressure prediction support for well proposals and drilling programs as well as prepare end of well and completions reports.• Coordinate contract wash up meetings on wire line logging, LWD logging and mud logging.• Coordinate data transfer requirements to government and other relevant partners.• Build national team capability by coaching and mentoring to junior operations geology staff as well as participating in their recruitment process.• Supervise and manage the performance of the Uganda Operations Geology team.

Experience and Education:• Minimum 10 years experience in Oil and Gas Operations Geology with specific experience in planning and preparation of well proposals, risk assessments and will data management including mud and wire line logging and sampling.• Degree in Geosciences or related discipline.

Job Purpose: To manage all contracts for international and domestic personnel logistics including supervision of international and domestic air and land transfers in Kampala and field operations.

Responsibilities:• Manage contracts for international and domestic aviation, town taxi services and vehicle leasing contracts.• Set-up and implement initiatives to improve transport safety for personnel movements.• Provide leadership and direction in terms of streamlining Tullow’s personnel travel policies and ensure these policies are implemented consistently.• Provide leadership and direction in terms of efficient coordination of international as well as domestic flight arrangements.• Supervise the travel desk to ensure efficient dispatch and movement of personnel to and from various destinations.• Ensure that all visitors to the Tullow Uganda office are guided with regards to travel related issues.

Experience and Education• Any Degree or Higher Diploma with minimum 10 years working experience in a busy travel or aviation environment.• Experience in managing aviation contracts.• Working experience in international aviation regulations required• Experience in handling inland and remote logistics challenges.• Exposure to oil field operations an added advantage.

Job Purpose: To translate G&G development concepts into well engineering plans and supervise the execution of these plans. The incumbent will take a lead on all well engineering activities for development projects.

Responsibilities:• Preparation/supervision of drilling documents like drilling programs,. Procedures, end of well reports etc that accord with Tullow policies, standards, any applicable Government or regulatory authority requirement and recognized standards.• Manage the Environment, Health and safety (EHS) performance of well operation and compliance with Tullow national and international EH&S standards.• Performance analysis of Uganda wells and identification of improvement solutions/ conclusions. Participate in risk assessment sessions throughout the well planning process. Support cost engineers in the preparation of cost estimates, budget, detailed AFEs at all levels. Technical verification of invoices related to drilling.• Provide engineering peer support to the Operations Team. Introduce and implement new technologies/methods and solutions to technical challenges.• Provide leadership in optimizing well design in drilling testing and completions operations while maintaining a high standard of EHS performance.

Experience and Education:• Engineering degree or equivalent is required.• Over 10 years of direct experience in petroleum well engineering operations including well planning, design, construction and well control.• Knowledge of production, geology and reservoir engineering disciplines is desirable.• Advanced knowledge of industry best practice associated with drilling, testing, work-over, wire-line and completion operations.• Experience of well budgeting cost allocation and monitoring. Knowledge of geological and petroleum engineering prorates and well associated requirements.• Knowledge of well control techniques and advanced casing design.

Job Purpose: To provide leadership in implementation of the in country Material Supply and Management Strategy and to supervise material teams to ensure efficient inventory control and materials dispatch.

Responsibilities:• Lead and motivate the Uganda materials team to deliver material supply and management strategy.• Takes lead position in planning, execution and evaluation of the materials management strategy.• Manage materials team with regards to objectives, personnel evaluation, technical training and general logistics support.• Manage inventory (including plant spares and drilling inventory_ in compliance with Tullow approved procedures and processes , Joint Operating Agreement (JOA) obligation and industry standards.• Ensure financial management with regards to budget, cost monitoring and inventory volume reconciliation.• Report on procurement planning and expediting with regards to materials supports as per operational requirements.

Job Purpose: Provide leadership in developing and delivery of the in-country EHS and take lead in implementation of Tullow Group EHS standards in all facets of the Uganda Operation.

Responsibilities:• Responsible for developing an implementing Health and Safety management policies and guidelines across all facets of the business.• Responsible for instituting EHS management frameworks and guiding protocols such as permits to work, journey management plans, environmental impact assessment protocols, etc.• Lead, motivate and manage EHS team to plan, execute, monitor and evaluate a fit-for-purpose strategy in line with the business unit and group strategic objectives.• Manage relationships with external stake holders e.g. PEPD, NEMA, UWA and other government agencies to ensure a cordial working relationship that supports achievement of business objectives.• Interact with function heads and the leadership team to embed and EHS culture across all facets of the business.• Deliver nationalization and succession plan in EHS department by coaching, grooming, mentoring and being responsible for staff training and development.

Experience and Education:• Degree or equivalent in an engineering or earth science discipline. A formal environment or safety qualification is preferred.• Over 10 years EHS Management experience on a busy exploration and production environment. Lime operations and or experience with a major project team is desirable.• Remote site experience, particularly in an African operating environment is desirable.

Job Purpose:• This is definite term consultancy to set up the facilities management function and streamline processes for provision of related services e.g. accommodation, security, catering. And transport for both Kampala and Field Operations.• The incumbent will be required to review and make recommendations for improving the full value chain of Kampala and infield personnel logistics.

Responsibilities:• To develop and implement camp optimization strategies for Tullow Field Operations.• Oversee camp set (Temporary and permanent) projects.• To review and make recommendations for improving existing contracts for infield personnel logistics including camp maintenance, catering, security and transport.• To guide current initiatives for optimization of head office space and monitor implementation of ling term office space solutions.• To review processes and define standards of service provision for Head office facilities.• To set up frame works and contracts fro the provision of accommodation for Tullow expatriate personnel to meet required Tullow standards.• To develop relationships with supplier and vendor companies for facilities related services including leases for building and provision of all relevant ancillary services.• To mentor and coach all facilities management personnel to ensure efficient implementations of facilities management frameworks.

Experience and Education:• Any degree or relevant qualification in engineering, business management with specialized training in facilities management.• A minimum of 10 years supervisory / management experience in facilities/estates management is required.• Specific experience in setting up remote site temporary and or permanent accommodation facilities for over 1000 members required.• Experience in setting up, implementation and management of service contracts is required.

Job Title: Finance Manager

Department: Finance

Location : Kampala

Responsibilities/ Key Objectives:

- Develop and implement appropriate accounting and other policies and procedures in support of the business.

- Provide regular and ad hoc management information, business support information and financial advisory services in-country, to the corporate and the development project team.

- Build relations with Joint Venture counterparts and lead implementation of JV-wide, consitent finance and accounting policies, practices and controls.

Experience and Education:

- Broad range of oil and gas technical finance competences.

- Proven functional and general leadership ability.

- Exposure to complex project management.

- Ability to build and develop a finance organization.

- A qualified accountant with at least 15 years experience, five of which were in a senior financial management position within the international oil exploration and production industry.

Application procedure:

Applications by e-mail only:

hruganda@tullowoil.com

Deadline: 21 January 2011

Job Title: Environmental Manager

Department: Environment

Location: Kampala

Responsibilities / Key Objectives:

- Formulation and advise on Environmental policy, standards, site procedures and / guidelines necessary for the management as well as production operations.

- Manage environmental management plan/ mitigation component of Environmental Impacts Assessment (EIA) offshore and onshore and ensure compliance with all legislation as well as resulting company commitments from the EIA work.

- Lead the implementations of company environmental management systems (ISO 14001)

Job Purpose:• This is definite term consultancy to set up the facilities management function and streamline processes for provision of related services e.g. accommodation, security, catering. And transport for both Kampala and Field Operations.• The incumbent will be required to review and make recommendations for improving the full value chain of Kampala and infield personnel logistics.

Responsibilities:• To develop and implement camp optimization strategies for Tullow Field Operations.• Oversee camp set (Temporary and permanent) projects.• To review and make recommendations for improving existing contracts for infield personnel logistics including camp maintenance, catering, security and transport.• To guide current initiatives for optimization of head office space and monitor implementation of ling term office space solutions.• To review processes and define standards of service provision for Head office facilities.• To set up frame works and contracts fro the provision of accommodation for Tullow expatriate personnel to meet required Tullow standards.• To develop relationships with supplier and vendor companies for facilities related services including leases for building and provision of all relevant ancillary services.• To mentor and coach all facilities management personnel to ensure efficient implementations of facilities management frameworks.

Experience and Education:• Any degree or relevant qualification in engineering, business management with specialized training in facilities management.• A minimum of 10 years supervisory / management experience in facilities/estates management is required.• Specific experience in setting up remote site temporary and or permanent accommodation facilities for over 1000 members required.• Experience in setting up, implementation and management of service contracts is required

Job Purpose: Provide leadership in developing and delivery of the in-country EHS and take lead in implementation of Tullow Group EHS standards in all facets of the Uganda Operation.

Responsibilities:• Responsible for developing an implementing Health and Safety management policies and guidelines across all facets of the business.• Responsible for instituting EHS management frameworks and guiding protocols such as permits to work, journey management plans, environmental impact assessment protocols, etc.• Lead, motivate and manage EHS team to plan, execute, monitor and evaluate a fit-for-purpose strategy in line with the business unit and group strategic objectives.• Manage relationships with external stake holders e.g. PEPD, NEMA, UWA and other government agencies to ensure a cordial working relationship that supports achievement of business objectives.• Interact with function heads and the leadership team to embed and EHS culture across all facets of the business.• Deliver nationalization and succession plan in EHS department by coaching, grooming, mentoring and being responsible for staff training and development.

Experience and Education:• Degree or equivalent in an engineering or earth science discipline. A formal environment or safety qualification is preferred.• Over 10 years EHS Management experience on a busy exploration and production environment. Lime operations and or experience with a major project team is desirable.• Remote site experience, particularly in an African operating environment is desirable.

Job Purpose: To translate G&G development concepts into well engineering plans and supervise the execution of these plans. The incumbent will take a lead on all well engineering activities for development projects.

Responsibilities:• Preparation/supervision of drilling documents like drilling programs,. Procedures, end of well reports etc that accord with Tullow policies, standards, any applicable Government or regulatory authority requirement and recognized standards.• Manage the Environment, Health and safety (EHS) performance of well operation and compliance with Tullow national and international EH&S standards.• Performance analysis of Uganda wells and identification of improvement solutions/ conclusions. Participate in risk assessment sessions throughout the well planning process. Support cost engineers in the preparation of cost estimates, budget, detailed AFEs at all levels. Technical verification of invoices related to drilling.• Provide engineering peer support to the Operations Team. Introduce and implement new technologies/methods and solutions to technical challenges.• Provide leadership in optimizing well design in drilling testing and completions operations while maintaining a high standard of EHS performance.

Experience and Education:• Engineering degree or equivalent is required.• Over 10 years of direct experience in petroleum well engineering operations including well planning, design, construction and well control.• Knowledge of production, geology and reservoir engineering disciplines is desirable.• Advanced knowledge of industry best practice associated with drilling, testing, work-over, wire-line and completion operations.• Experience of well budgeting cost allocation and monitoring. Knowledge of geological and petroleum engineering prorates and well associated requirements.• Knowledge of well control techniques and advanced casing design.

Job Purpose: To provide leadership in implementation of the in country Material Supply and Management Strategy and to supervise material teams to ensure efficient inventory control and materials dispatch.

Responsibilities:• Lead and motivate the Uganda materials team to deliver material supply and management strategy.• Takes lead position in planning, execution and evaluation of the materials management strategy.• Manage materials team with regards to objectives, personnel evaluation, technical training and general logistics support.• Manage inventory (including plant spares and drilling inventory_ in compliance with Tullow approved procedures and processes , Joint Operating Agreement (JOA) obligation and industry standards.• Ensure financial management with regards to budget, cost monitoring and inventory volume reconciliation.• Report on procurement planning and expediting with regards to materials supports as per operational requirements.

Job Purpose: To manage all contracts for international and domestic personnel logistics including supervision of international and domestic air and land transfers in Kampala and field operations.

Responsibilities:• Manage contracts for international and domestic aviation, town taxi services and vehicle leasing contracts.• Set-up and implement initiatives to improve transport safety for personnel movements.• Provide leadership and direction in terms of streamlining Tullow’s personnel travel policies and ensure these policies are implemented consistently.• Provide leadership and direction in terms of efficient coordination of international as well as domestic flight arrangements.• Supervise the travel desk to ensure efficient dispatch and movement of personnel to and from various destinations.• Ensure that all visitors to the Tullow Uganda office are guided with regards to travel related issues.

Experience and Education• Any Degree or Higher Diploma with minimum 10 years working experience in a busy travel or aviation environment.• Experience in managing aviation contracts.• Working experience in international aviation regulations required• Experience in handling inland and remote logistics challenges.• Exposure to oil field operations an added advantage.

Job: Purpose: To supervise the planning and implementation of subsurface geology operations including well planning, data management and reporting.

Responsibilities:• Prepare well proposals, with technical input to drilling programs and risk assessments – as well as finalizing them for submission.• Ensure well proposals, other operations and geology reports are submitted in a timely manner to relevant regulatory agencies.• Provide pore pressure prediction support for well proposals and drilling programs as well as prepare end of well and completions reports.• Coordinate contract wash up meetings on wire line logging, LWD logging and mud logging.• Coordinate data transfer requirements to government and other relevant partners.• Build national team capability by coaching and mentoring to junior operations geology staff as well as participating in their recruitment process.• Supervise and manage the performance of the Uganda Operations Geology team.

Experience and Education:• Minimum 10 years experience in Oil and Gas Operations Geology with specific experience in planning and preparation of well proposals, risk assessments and will data management including mud and wire line logging and sampling.

Application procedure:

Applications by e-mail only:

hruganda@tullowoil.com

Deadline: 21 January 2011• Degree in Geosciences or related discipline.

- Build relations with Joint Venture counterparts and lead implementation of JV-wide, consitent finance and accounting policies, practices and controls.

Experience and Education:

- Broad range of oil and gas technical finance competences.

- Proven functional and general leadership ability.

- Exposure to complex project management.

- Ability to build and develop a finance organization.

- A qualified accountant with at least 15 years experience, five of which were in a senior financial management position within the international oil exploration and production industry.

Job Title: Environmental Manager

Department: Environment

Location: Kampala

Responsibilities / Key Objectives:

- Formulation and advise on Environmental policy, standards, site procedures and / guidelines necessary for the management as well as production operations.

- Manage environmental management plan/ mitigation component of Environmental Impacts Assessment (EIA) offshore and onshore and ensure compliance with all legislation as well as resulting company commitments from the EIA work.

- Lead the implementations of company environmental management systems (ISO 14001)

- Formulation and advise on Environmental policy, standards, site procedures and / guidelines necessary for the management as well as production operations.

- Manage environmental management plan/ mitigation component of Environmental Impacts Assessment (EIA) offshore and onshore and ensure compliance with all legislation as well as resulting company commitments from the EIA work.

- Lead the implementations of company environmental management systems (ISO 14001)

Admission for May programsThe University invites applicants for the May 2011 Intake at the Main Campus in Mukono. Programs are in Business Administration, Science & Technology, Social Science, Theology ...

The University invites applicants for the May 2011 Intake at the Main Campus in Mukono. Programs are in Business Administration, Science & Technology, Social Science, Theology

Brief description: DFID Uganda is seeking to recruit a dynamic, experienced and adaptable individual to join its country team.

Key tasksDevelop new programme in financial services.Develop DFID’s position on petroleum, liaising with Government of Uganda officials, oil companies, and other development partners and manage DFID petroleum related work.Support the delivery of wealth creation as set out in DFID Uganda’s new Operational Plan.Support DFID’s CrossRoads programme in its work to encourage banks to provide financial services to road construction companies. Oversee DFID Uganda’s investment in TradeMark East Africa, by participating in the National Oversight Committees and working with Regional East African Growth Adviser to oversee annual reviews.Work with DFID Uganda’s Regional Growth & Trade Adviser and Economist to ensure that the wealth creation programme produces results, generates evidence and is good value for money.Respond to, and engage in, policy questions and discussion within DFID both locally and with Policy Division in LondonQualifications and ExperienceMinimum of a Masters degree or equivalent level of academic and professional experience in business administration, accounting, finance, economics, development studies or related disciplineA strong background in the financial services sectorA good understanding of political economy issues, drivers of change, and able to successfully engage at a senior level with the private sector, national governments and civil societyDetailed knowledge of Uganda’s financial services sectorAbility to develop an understanding of the business of oil and gas extraction (prior knowledge is not expected)Excellent communication skillsCompetencies:InfluencingPlanning and Delivery of WorkAnalysis and Use of InformationWorking with othersCommunicating with othersDFID is an accredited investor in people and is committed to supporting its staff to achieve their maximum potential and will provide opportunities for personal and professional development for the successful candidates, along with an attractive remuneration and benefits. The work environment is dynamic and busy but pleasant.DFID is an equal opportunities employer and would welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of religious belief, sex, race, sexual orientation, age or disability.

How to applyTo apply please send or e-mail CV and a cover letter explaining your suitability for the post and how you meet the above competencies, with 3 work related referees including copies of certificates to the address below. Clearly mark in subject field or envelope: “DFID – Growth Adviser”. Attachments may not fill more than 2 MB.

Closing date is 5 PM on the 21st of January 2011While we thank all applicants for your interest, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Any form of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification.People Performance GroupPlot 8 Kitante Close, KitanteP.O. Box 12405, KampalaAttn.: The DirectorE-mail: application@ppg.co.ugWeb: www.ppg.co.ug

- Oversee and manage the company’s database to ensure its security, confidentiality and integrity.

- Ensure staff compliance with IT security policy and standards.

- Ensure accurate and timely reports are output as appropriate.

- Coordinate and provide leadership for new system development and implementation of current system enhancements.

- Review, evaluate and develop proposals for new hardware/software upgrades as appropriate.

- Develop ICT strategy for development and ensure its implementation.

- Conduct appraisals for subordinate staff in ICT department.

- Participate in the recruitment process of staff in the ICT department.

Academic qualifications and experiences:

- A Bachelor’s Degree in IT/Computer Science from a recognized institution.

- Should have knowledge in SQL server 2005 database management, writing of scripts in generation of adhoc reports on IT Security.

- Possession of a Masters degree in IT/Computer Science and other relevant qualifications such as CISA, CISSP, OCP, MCSE or MS SQL certification is an added advantage.

Personal specifications:

- Should be a person of integrity and honesty with a clean track record.

- Should be analytical, conceptual, organized and with great attention to detail.

- Should not be more than 35 years of age.

Application procedure:

Send a detailed CV, copies of academic and professional certificates/ testimonials, postal address, current remuneration, salary expectation, names of 3 referees and a daytime telephone contact to the;

YMCA Comprehensive Institute provides a wide variety of professional courses. We have three(3) intakes a year: January, May and September. The institute is headed by the principal who works tirelessly to achieve the Institutes objectives with the help of the Deputy Principal, Heads of Departments, Teachers and Students.

YMCA Comprehensive Institute

YMCA Comprehensive Institute provides a wide variety of professional courses. We have three (3) intakes a year, January, May and September. The institute is headed by the principal who works tirelessly to achieve the Institute objectives and with the help of the Deputy Principal, Heads of Section, Teachers and Students.

The Institute comprises of six (6) Departments. Each Department has a number of related courses and other special programmes.MODE OF STUDY

The following Modes of study are in place to allow as many many people as possible to train in different areas of interest;

Requirements differ depending on the course or programme that one wishes to apply for and below are the requirements for the different programmes;

Diploma ProgrammesThe requirements include;O'Level pass slip/Certificate with atleast 4 passes Mathematics and English inclunsive or an Equivalent.A'Level pass slip/ Certificate with atleast one principal pass.O'Level pass slip / Certificate, plus atleast a Certificate from a recognised Institution in that particular discipline.Diploma courses take a duration of two (2) years.

Certificate ProgrammesThe requirements include;O'Level pass slip / Certificate with atleast a minimum of four (4) passes Mathematics and English Inclusive or an EquivalentCertificate courses duration range between 1 and 1&1/2 years

Short Certificate ProgrammesRequirements here include;Any post primary qualification or proof.This applies only to;Hair DressingElementary CateringEarly Childhood and parentingShort courses take a duration of one (1) year

Other RequirementsAn Indentity card from the former schoolAdmission fee of 10.000/=

Duration of the assignment: Initially one year with the possibility to extend up to 3 yearsGrade: IITA offers a competitive remuneration package paid in US dollars. Starting salary scale will depend on the level of education and experience.

Note: This post is opened in the context of the Junior Professional Officer (JPO) scheme sponsored by the Government of the Netherlands and is open to Dutch and European Union nationals or permanent residents of the Netherlands (for criteria refer to the website of the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs:

Content and methodology of supervision:The supervisor will provide scientific supervision and assist the incumbent in preparation of a three-year work with details of activities to be executed and milestones for performance monitoring. This will form the basis for regular monitoring of progress and adjustment of work plans, if necessary. The incumbent will participate in scientific meetings of IITA and its affiliated projects/programs. The candidate will undergo the formal IITA-institute wide annual performance appraisals. The incumbent will be able to liaise with researchers at advanced research institutes outside Africa for training and backstopping in research methodologies.

III. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

* Review and strengthen IITA's conceptual framework of research for development opportunities and constraints in banana and tree crop systems based on literature review and interactions with stakeholders. * Develop a work plan that is complementary to, but in line with, IITA's existing research strategy and projects, based on the research questions derived from the conceptual framework and building on the APO's specific expertise and interests. The work plan will contain details on data collection, analysis, and publication, combining exploration of existing data with complementary field data collection efforts. * Actively engage in communication with a wide range of banana and coffee stakeholders in the target areas to achieve research objectives, to ensure their research participation during the data collection phase, and to get their feedback on results obtained and the way forward. * Apply quantitative methods to analyse trade-offs in banana and tree crop systems in African smallholder farmers, taking into account resource requirements, profitability, sustainability of the natural resource base, food security, and long-term changes in environmental conditions such as climate change and soil fertility depletion. * Lead and assist in the writing of manuscripts for publication and assist in translating research findings into recommendations for stakeholders.

IV. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Qualifications:

M.Sc. or Ph.D. in agricultural systems with a strong agronomy background and basic knowledge of applied economics and participatory research methods.Experience:

Preferably 2 years relevant working experience. Familiarity with rural institutions and rural livelihoods in both Francophone and Anglophone Africa is desirable.

Competencies:

* Fluency (oral and written) in both English and French. * Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team in a cross-cultural environment and to interact effectively with farmers and staff from national institutions and the private sector. * Willingness to travel regionally in challenging conditions.

V. TRAINING COMPONENTS AND LEARNING ELEMENTS

Training components:

1. Regular mentoring by the supervisor and other senior scientists during research proposal development, design of study, data collection, data analysis, and manuscript preparation. 2. Regional and country-level meetings in relevant IITA-led projects (CIALCA, LEAD) 3. Participation in the annual planning and review meetings of IITA 4. Participation in scientific conferences related to institutional development 5. Linking with collaborating scientists and professors at advance research institutes in Europe (e.g. Wageningen University), possibly supported by short-term training events at these institutes.

Learning elements:

In the first year:

1. conduct literature review; 2. improved knowledge of the agronomy of perennial-based cropping systems (with emphasis on coffee, cocoa, and bananas), 3. improved knowledge of the socio-economic context of smallholder farming systems and participatory research methods 4. develop detailed research proposal and work plan that is in line with IITA's existing strategy and projects on tree crop x banana systems

In the second and third year:

1. improved understanding of on-farm and participatory research methods, 2. improved knowledge of quantitative research methods for trade-off analysis, 3. understanding of value and knowledge chains in agricultural systems, 4. learn how to process, evaluate, publish, and present research results; 5. improved capacity to help translate research results into recommendations for stakeholders at different levels.

In all years:

1. improve skills in process monitoring; 2. improve skills on how to work effectively with local stakeholders; 3. improve skills on how to work effectively as a part of a multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural team, and 4. increase capacity to independently liaise with advanced research partners to improve the research quality.

VI. BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Organisation:

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), with headquarters in Ibadan, Nigeria, is an international non-profit research-for-development (R4D) organization created in 1967, governed by a Board of Trustees, and supported primarily by the Consultative Group of International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). Our R4D is anchored on the development needs of sub-Saharan Africa. We develop agricultural solutions with our partners to tackle hunger and poverty by reducing producer and consumer risks, enhancing crop quality and productivity, and generating wealth from agriculture. We have more than 100 internationally recruited scientists from about 35 countries and 900 nationally recruited staff based in various stations across Africa. Please visit http://www.iita.org/ for more information on IITA.

Programme:

The candidate will join IITA's research team on perennial-based cropping systems in the humid zone of Sub-Saharan Africa. The candidate will be based in Kampala Uganda, but the field work will be conducted in the banana/coffee growing areas of the East African highlands. The work will provide additional strengthening to IITA's activities in the CIALCA project, IITA's LEAD-USAID project on coffee x banana systems in Uganda, and the new CGIAR Programs on the Humid Tropics (CRP 1.2) and Bananas (MP3-RTB). The work is thematically linked to similar work on-going on cocoa-based systems in Central and West Africa through IITA's Sustainable Tree Crops Program (STCP).

Bananas are a primary cash and food crop in the African Great Lakes region, and coffee is the primary source for foreign exchange. Both crops are dominantly grown by millions of smallholder farms in the region. Banana and coffee are often grown on the same farm and play a complementary role.Most research in the African Great Lakes Region has focused on breeding and IPM in banana and coffee mono-crop systems. However, recent research by IITA provided clear indications that considerable gains in the productivity and profitability of coffee fields can be obtained through intercropping with bananas and through improved nutrient management. There is a need for site-specific recommendations on crop, soil and water management for coffee, grown as a sole crop, but particularly when intercropped with banana. The systems agronomists will identify drivers of systems productivity and explore trade-offs between productivity, profitability, vulnerability to climatic events, and sustainability. This requires an assessment of the economic viability of improved technologies in terms of resource availability, quality requirements, and organisational feasibility.Although the project activities concentrate on the East African highlands, there is potential spill-over to other tree crop systems such as the cocoa-based systems in Central and West Africa. This gives the APO the opportunity to exchange with, and learn from, the IITA-related research community on tree crops in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Duty Station: IITA - Kampala, UgandaThe candidate will be based in Kampala, Uganda. Kampala is the capital city of Uganda with a population of approximately 2,000,000 people. Kampala has an international airport nearby (Entebbe - 40km distance) with direct flights to major cities in East Africa and Europe. Kampala has good educational, medical and recreational facilities, broad band internet and is accessible to a number of tourist attractions.

VII. HOW TO APPLY

Applications including curriculum vitae, names and addresses of three referees should be addressed to the Human Resources Manager. Please complete our online application form using this link: http://old.iita.org/cms/details/job_application.aspx

The deadline for application is 1 February 2011. Applications received after this date will not be considered. Applicants will receive an acknowledgement of receipt of their application. Thereafter only those shortlisted for interviews will be contacted.

IITA is an equal opportunity employer and particularly welcomes applications from women candidates.

Under the guidance and direct supervision of the UNFPA Representative, the Assistant Representative assists in the design and development of an innovative and responsive country programme, and directly oversees the implementation of the programme annual work plans.

The Assistant Representative facilitates and coordinates technical advisers and experts and promotes partnership, synergy and strategic alliances with counterparts in government, multi-lateral and bi-lateral agencies and civil society. He/she contributes to UN systems coordination through participation in policy dialogue and provision of inputs into joint common system initiatives.

The Assistant Representative leads the three programme teams, including Reproductive Health and HIV/AIDS, Gender equality, and Population and Development teams, inspiring and guiding these to translate the regional and country goals into specific solutions and results.

The Assistant Representative:

* Conducts substantive policy dialogue with Government counterparts and UN and other development partners to facilitate the incorporation of UNFPA's programme priorities and ICPD agenda into national plans and strategies, UN systems initiatives and development frameworks (e.g. UNDAF, NDP, SWAPs, CAPs, and MDG Reports)

* Promotes a results based approach and integrates innovative policies and strategies into the design and formulation of country programmes, sub-programmes and projects based on strategic priorities and responsive to the countries' needs in the areas of reproductive health, population and development and gender.

* Facilitates the achievement of programme results by identifying, providing and coordinating substantive and technical inputs into programme development and implementation, ensuring substantive monitoring and oversight and coordinating and evaluating the inputs of consultants and technical experts.

* Promotes knowledge sharing and continuous learning, testing, linking and documenting innovative strategies, approaches, lessons learned and best practices inside and outside UNFPA and replicating these strategies and approaches. Ensures that programme staff integrate new substantive policies, methodologies and tools (RBM, gender concepts etc). Ensures that UNFPA procedures and guidelines are followed in all aspects of programme management.

* Participates in efforts to mobilize co-financing resources for the country programme recommending a strategic approach and encouraging Country Office action. Contributes to the development of co-financing initiatives and oversees the implementation and monitoring of UNFPA's role in joint UN or UNFPA specific co-financing agreements for the achievement of expected results as these relate to UNFPA's three thematic areas of work.

* Contributes to the translation of global strategies into country specific advocacy strategies, creates and delivers effective evidence-based advocacy messages to promote UNFPA's programme goals taking into account political and social sensitivities.

* Advises on UNFPA Country Office's participation in national co-ordination, planning and review processes and UNFPA inputs into frameworks, including those involving development partners and UN system co-ordination, especially as these relate to technical and programmatic aspects of the roll out of the Uganda UN Delivering as One strategy.

* Participates on the Senior Management Team of the Country Office, liaising and working closely with Department Heads of Operations Management, Field Support Co-ordination and Policy, Planning, Communications and Monitoring and Evaluation.

Required Competencies:

Functional Competencies

* Advocacy/Advancing a policy oriented agenda * Results-based programme development and management * Innovation and marketing of new approaches * Leveraging the resources of national governments and partners/Building strategic alliances and partners * Resource mobilization

Master's degree in health, population, demography and/or other related social science field and at least 10 years professional experience preferably in programme/project management in the public or private sector; Fluency in oral and written English and knowledge of another UN language; and Proficiency in current office software applications.

Additional Information:

* UNFPA will respond only to applicants in whom the Country Office has further interest. * UNFPA offers an attractive compensation package commensurate with experience. * UNFPA does not solicit or screen for information in respect of HIV or AIDS and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status. * UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, teamwork, respect for diversity, integrity and a healthy balance of work and life. We are committed to maintaining our balanced gender distribution and therefore encourage women to apply.

Application process:

* Applicants should submit their applications electronically through e-mail. Interested persons should send a cover letter and a completed P11 form that is available on the web-link http://unfpauganda.org/docs/p-11.doc . (CVs will not be accepted). * Application should be sent to UNFPA e-mail address: vacancyug@unfpa.org * Please make sure that the post title is clearly reflected in the "Subject" line of your e-mail message. * Deadline for applications: 15 February 2011

IMPORTANT: There is NO application processing or other fees at any stage of UNFPA application processes

Job Title: M&E Specialist

Post Title: NPPP - Specialist M&E: UN Joint Programme on Population

Type of Contract: Service Contract

Level: SB4

Duty Station: Kampala

Organizational Context:

The United Nations Joint Programme on Population (UNJPP) is a partnership initiative between 10 UN agencies supporting the Government of Uganda and Civil Society in Uganda. The UNJPP is designed to assist in efforts to address the development challenges of high population growth rate. The programme is aimed at accelerating the onset of a beneficial demographic transition through fertility reduction in line with individual/couple choices; preparing and protection of mothers, children and youth to be healthy; enhancing youth access to competitive skills, participation in the economy and urban development and; resourcing, coordinating and managing the national population programme through evidence based gender disaggregated information.

Monitoring and evaluation, results based management, knowledge creation and strengthening of the evidence base to understand the effects of population dynamics on the current situation in Uganda are a critical component of the UNJPP.

The NPPP Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Specialist will directly report to and be supervised by the Coordinator of the UNJPP, under the overall guidance and supervision of the Deputy Representative. He/she substantively contributes to the quality assurance and the effective monitoring and evaluation of UN JPP activities in the areas of population and development, reproductive health, ensuring that gender, human rights, environmental and institutional issues are mainstreamed. He/she analyzes and assesses progress of the JPP and other relevant political, social and economic trends and provides substantive inputs to the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the UNJPP results and UN M&E frameworks.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities:

The Specialist -M&E UNJPP will ensure that:

- JPP programming priorities are strategically positioned and optimally integrated within the new aid environment and are constantly reviewed and updated accordingly.

- JPP resources target the most under-served and vulnerable groups in accordance with the programme document.

- Evidence derived from research and lessons learnt is increased and used to improve JPP planning in subsequent years, as well as across agencies in supporting advocacy and policy development

- Substantive and financial accountability of the JPP is strengthened.

The Specialist M&E UN JPP:

- In collaboration with Government and UN participating agencies, implementing partners and development partners, contributes substantively to the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the UNJPP and its component outcomes in line with UNDAF and according to UNDG/DOCCO programme policies and procedures for Joint programmes. Ensures consistency, linkages and quality of programme implementation across the UNJPP four outcome areas (fertility, health and education, skills and urbanisation and participation of youth and resourcing and data management for evidence), incorporating lessons learned, newly developed policies and best practices;

- Establishes appropriate execution and monitoring mechanisms and systems and ensures their application by the participating partner Agencies and their implementing partners;

- Analyses and monitors UN JPP's work in building partnerships and its participation in Development Partner and Government and co-ordination mechanism, and advises UNJPP Coordination Team to ensure synergies and results;

- Analyzes, advises and reports on programme and outcome progress in terms of achieving results, using existing monitoring and evaluation tools and introducing new mechanisms and systems; identifies constraints and resource deficiencies and recommends corrective action, identifies and communicates best practices and lesson learnt, advising on these being documented and disseminated. Monitors programme expenditures and disbursements to ensure delivery is in line with approved programme budgets and to realize targeted delivery levels. In coordination with UN M&E counterparts and UNFPA operations team, monitors the overall utilization of programme resources including equipment with the view to determining cost effectiveness;

- In liaison with participating partners and responsible Programme Officers of UN Agencies, provides technical input and building capacity in data collection at national and sub-national levels;

- In coordination with the norms set by National Steering Committee, PMT and general UNDG guidelines, reviews regularly the tools for monitoring and evaluation and makes adjustments to facilitate objective measurement of indicators included in the UNJPP;

- Performs any other emerging M&E functions, as required.

Required Competencies:

Functional competencies:

- Advocacy/Advancing a policy oriented agenda

- Results-based programme development and management

- Innovation and marketing of new approaches

- Leveraging the resources of national governments and partners/Building strategic alliances and partners

- Advanced university degree in any one of the following: Statistics, Social Sciences, Demography, or Public Health.

- Postgraduate training and proven experience in monitoring and evaluation.

- At least five years experience in results based management in a related field and/or research.

- Knowledge and understanding of the UN system in general is an asset;

- Excellent computer/information systems skills.

Additional Information:

* UNFPA will only be able to respond to applicants in whom the Country Office has further interest. * UNFPA offers an attractive compensation package commensurate with experience * UNFPA does not solicit or screen for information in respect of HIV or AIDS and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status * UNFPA is committed to maintain balanced gender distribution of the positions and therefore encourages women to apply.

Application process:

· Applicants should submit their applications electronically through e-mail. Interested persons should send a cover letter and a completed P11 form that is available on the web-link http://unfpauganda.org/docs/p-11.doc . (CVs will not be accepted).

* Application should be sent to UNFPA e-mail address: vacancyug@unfpa.org * Please make sure that post title is clearly reflected in the "Subject" line of your e-mail message. * Deadline for applications: 21 January 2011

IMPORTANT: There is NO application processing or other fees at any stage of UNFPA application processes

Job Title: Procurement Officer

Level: ICS 8 (NO-A)

Duty Station: Kampala

Organizational Context

The National Procurement Officer position is located in the Uganda Country Office. This post specifically serves the procurement and contracting needs of Uganda Kampala Country Office, three decentralised offices and three other sub-offices in which UNFPA personnel are located in the country's East, Northern and North-Eastern regions. The position reports to the Operations Manager and works in close coordination with the Team Leaders of the Policy, Planning and Quality Assurance; Field Operations and Programme Departments.

In direct support of UNFPA 7th Country Programme, and in the context of the UN Reform Strategy of the Uganda UNCT and the Uganda UNDAF, the National Programme Officer will ensure proper and effective use of UNFPA's and external partners' resources in the following activities:

§ Assist all Country Office Departments in defining and costing their procurement and logistics needs in accordance with the approved Annual Work Plans and Advocacy Strategy on a yearly basis;

§ Build capacity by advising National Programme Officers and external parties on all aspects of procurement and logistics management implementation and organization;

§ Represent UNFPA in UNCT working groups on procurement and Long Term Agreements, and on Government and NGO Committees that deal with procurement using UNFPA core or co-financing funds, especially those related with RH Commodity Supplies and Stream II Commodity Security; contributions to pooled funding in sector wide initiatives; procurement for Implementing Partners and on behalf of private sector initiatives.

The National Procurement Officer:

Assists all Country Office Departments in defining and costing their procurement and logistics needs in accordance with the approved Annual Work Plans and Advocacy Strategy on a yearly basis.

§ Prepares a consolidated Procurement Plans on the basis of a review of all Annual Work Plans and oversee procurement, ensuring the most economical and timely delivery of complete UNFPA country office procurement portfolio.

§ Liaises with National Programme Officers and Heads of Departments, in coordination as required also with relevant Government Departments and NGOs, in defining accurate specifications and agreeing procurement modalities for the most effective and efficient procurement in accordance with prevailing UNFPA Policies and Procedures.

§ Provides advice and systems to assist Team Leaders and National Programme Officers in proper forecasting, procurement planning and logistics management within their sphere of work in each of UNFPA's thematic programming areas.

§ Monitors and evaluate effectiveness of procurement processes within the country office and its decentralised offices and ensure compliance of the office business practices with the provisions of the UNFPA Policies and Procedures, work practices, and processes and suggest changes for improvement where and when necessary.

§ Ensures coordination with UNFPA Procurement Services Branch and Facilities Management Services, UNOPS and other UN procurement bodies for timely delivery and receipt of goods and services, release, acceptance and delivery of these to the destination point in a timely manner with due attention to quality assurance.

§ Provides regular updates on procurement timelines and ensure regular communication within UNFPA and externally with partners of the expected delivery dates.

§ Oversees local procurement in the country office and participate on the UNCT procurement panels and committees upon request/ necessity.

§ Maintains up-to-date and complete records, documentation and filing of all procurement processes.

Builds capacity by advising implementing partners and external parties on all aspects of procurement and logistics management implementation and organization

§ Provides information, technical advice and guidance on all aspects of procurement including commodity types, procurement activities, processes and procedures in relation to UNFPA business practices, liaising and advising on best practices as necessary in-house as well as with National Medical Stores, Joint Medical Stores, Clearing Agents, National Drug Authority, Public Procurement and Disposal Authority and Sector Procurement Committees.

§ Promotes local capacity building in procurement and logistics.

§ Designs and develop curricula and materials for procurement and logistics trainings and conduct the latter.

§ Keeps Country Office personnel abreast of latest developments in Policies and Procedures and all PSS activity as this relates to the Country Office including regular reporting of procurement activities.

§ Establishes and maintains professional contact with UNFPA Representative, Deputy Representative, Team Leaders, National and International Programme and Operations personnel, the Africa Focal Point in PSB, FMS, Technical Division's RHCS Africa Focal, Africa Regional Office and Sub-regional Office Johannesburg to advise / seek advice and clarify topics related to procurement and logistics and assist in the planning or execution of a project.

§ Develop sound working relationships with suppliers and third party procurement customers. Establish and maintain working relationships with procurement/ technical colleagues in other UN agencies.

§ Performs other job related duties as assigned

Required Competencies:

Functional Competencies

§ Business Acumen and ability to multi-task and balance competing priorities

§ University degree in commerce, business administration or related field.

§ Advanced university degree in business administration, procurement or related field.

Knowledge and Experience:

At least 4 years progressively responsible experience in procurement operations in a multi-cultural environment.

Languages:

§ Working knowledge of English a requirement

§ Limited knowledge of another UN official language is an asset

Additional Information:

* UNFPA will respond only to applicants in whom the Country Office has further interest. * UNFPA offers an attractive compensation package commensurate with experience. * UNFPA does not solicit or screen for information in respect of HIV or AIDS and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status. * UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, teamwork, respect for diversity, integrity and a healthy balance of work and life. We are committed to maintaining our balanced gender distribution and therefore encourage women to apply.

Application process:

* Applicants should submit their applications electronically through e-mail. Interested persons should send a cover letter and a completed P11 form that is available on the web-link http://unfpauganda.org/docs/p-11.doc . (CVs will not be accepted). * Application should be sent to UNFPA e-mail address: vacancyug@unfpa.org * Please make sure that the post title is clearly reflected in the "Subject" line of your e-mail message. * Deadline for applications: 15 February 2011

IMPORTANT: There is NO application processing or other fees at any stage of UNFPA application processes

The National Procurement Officer position is located in the Uganda Country Office. This post specifically serves the procurement and contracting needs of Uganda Kampala Country Office, three decentralised offices and three other sub-offices in which UNFPA personnel are located in the country's East, Northern and North-Eastern regions. The position reports to the Operations Manager and works in close coordination with the Team Leaders of the Policy, Planning and Quality Assurance; Field Operations and Programme Departments.

In direct support of UNFPA 7th Country Programme, and in the context of the UN Reform Strategy of the Uganda UNCT and the Uganda UNDAF, the National Programme Officer will ensure proper and effective use of UNFPA's and external partners' resources in the following activities:

§ Assist all Country Office Departments in defining and costing their procurement and logistics needs in accordance with the approved Annual Work Plans and Advocacy Strategy on a yearly basis;

§ Build capacity by advising National Programme Officers and external parties on all aspects of procurement and logistics management implementation and organization;

§ Represent UNFPA in UNCT working groups on procurement and Long Term Agreements, and on Government and NGO Committees that deal with procurement using UNFPA core or co-financing funds, especially those related with RH Commodity Supplies and Stream II Commodity Security; contributions to pooled funding in sector wide initiatives; procurement for Implementing Partners and on behalf of private sector initiatives.

The National Procurement Officer:

Assists all Country Office Departments in defining and costing their procurement and logistics needs in accordance with the approved Annual Work Plans and Advocacy Strategy on a yearly basis.

§ Prepares a consolidated Procurement Plans on the basis of a review of all Annual Work Plans and oversee procurement, ensuring the most economical and timely delivery of complete UNFPA country office procurement portfolio.

§ Liaises with National Programme Officers and Heads of Departments, in coordination as required also with relevant Government Departments and NGOs, in defining accurate specifications and agreeing procurement modalities for the most effective and efficient procurement in accordance with prevailing UNFPA Policies and Procedures.

§ Provides advice and systems to assist Team Leaders and National Programme Officers in proper forecasting, procurement planning and logistics management within their sphere of work in each of UNFPA's thematic programming areas.

§ Monitors and evaluate effectiveness of procurement processes within the country office and its decentralised offices and ensure compliance of the office business practices with the provisions of the UNFPA Policies and Procedures, work practices, and processes and suggest changes for improvement where and when necessary.

§ Ensures coordination with UNFPA Procurement Services Branch and Facilities Management Services, UNOPS and other UN procurement bodies for timely delivery and receipt of goods and services, release, acceptance and delivery of these to the destination point in a timely manner with due attention to quality assurance.

§ Provides regular updates on procurement timelines and ensure regular communication within UNFPA and externally with partners of the expected delivery dates.

§ Oversees local procurement in the country office and participate on the UNCT procurement panels and committees upon request/ necessity.

§ Maintains up-to-date and complete records, documentation and filing of all procurement processes.

Builds capacity by advising implementing partners and external parties on all aspects of procurement and logistics management implementation and organization

§ Provides information, technical advice and guidance on all aspects of procurement including commodity types, procurement activities, processes and procedures in relation to UNFPA business practices, liaising and advising on best practices as necessary in-house as well as with National Medical Stores, Joint Medical Stores, Clearing Agents, National Drug Authority, Public Procurement and Disposal Authority and Sector Procurement Committees.

§ Promotes local capacity building in procurement and logistics.

§ Designs and develop curricula and materials for procurement and logistics trainings and conduct the latter.

§ Keeps Country Office personnel abreast of latest developments in Policies and Procedures and all PSS activity as this relates to the Country Office including regular reporting of procurement activities.

§ Establishes and maintains professional contact with UNFPA Representative, Deputy Representative, Team Leaders, National and International Programme and Operations personnel, the Africa Focal Point in PSB, FMS, Technical Division's RHCS Africa Focal, Africa Regional Office and Sub-regional Office Johannesburg to advise / seek advice and clarify topics related to procurement and logistics and assist in the planning or execution of a project.

§ Develop sound working relationships with suppliers and third party procurement customers. Establish and maintain working relationships with procurement/ technical colleagues in other UN agencies.

§ Performs other job related duties as assigned

Required Competencies:

Functional Competencies

§ Business Acumen and ability to multi-task and balance competing priorities

§ University degree in commerce, business administration or related field.

§ Advanced university degree in business administration, procurement or related field.

Knowledge and Experience:

At least 4 years progressively responsible experience in procurement operations in a multi-cultural environment.

Languages:

§ Working knowledge of English a requirement

§ Limited knowledge of another UN official language is an asset

Additional Information:

* UNFPA will respond only to applicants in whom the Country Office has further interest. * UNFPA offers an attractive compensation package commensurate with experience. * UNFPA does not solicit or screen for information in respect of HIV or AIDS and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status. * UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, teamwork, respect for diversity, integrity and a healthy balance of work and life. We are committed to maintaining our balanced gender distribution and therefore encourage women to apply.

Application process:

* Applicants should submit their applications electronically through e-mail. Interested persons should send a cover letter and a completed P11 form that is available on the web-link http://unfpauganda.org/docs/p-11.doc . (CVs will not be accepted). * Application should be sent to UNFPA e-mail address: vacancyug@unfpa.org * Please make sure that the post title is clearly reflected in the "Subject" line of your e-mail message. * Deadline for applications: 15 February 2011

IMPORTANT: There is NO application processing or other fees at any stage of UNFPA application processes